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Psamathe

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Gender Feminine
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Ψάμαθη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsæm.ə.θiː/(English)
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Meaning & History

Derived from Greek ψάμαθος (psamathos) meaning "sand of the seashore". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including one of the Nereids. One of the small moons of Neptune is named after her.

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beach, earth, moons, moons of Neptune, Nereids, nymphs, sea, water
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Entry updated April 23, 2024

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